Bidens cancer diagnosis: Letters to the Editor May 21, 2025

Former President Joe Biden’s team consistently stated that he was fit to serve (“A ‘doctored’ message,” May 20).The obvious conclusion is that he either lied to the public, or he needs to change the doctors treating him.Judi SrulowitzEnglewood, NJAs a prostate cancer survivor, my sympathy for Biden is tempered by two concerns.First, at this late stage, the disease simply had to be known by his doctors at least several years ago.Why did they withhold this critical information from the entire nation?Secondly this leads me to believe that, at best, Jill and Hunter Biden knew about his condition and knowingly lied to all of us for several years while Joe was president.Let’s play this lie out further: Can you imagine if he did not withdraw from the 2024 election, then beat Trump, and resigned to hand the presidency over to intellectually limited former Vice President Kamala Harris?Peter IncardoneLong Beach Island, NJAs a 72-year-old physician with a history of prostate cancer, I don’t see how Joe Biden could have not known about his diagnosis.

PSA: Blood tests are standard for all men over 50 years old.A senator, vice president and then president — without question — would receive that test as standard care.The fact that he has bone metastasis is even more evidence that the cancer has been around for a while.I’m not a cynical individual, and I am empathetic, but I’m skeptical of Biden’s cancer just now being diagnosed at its advanced stage.Daniel RicciardiBrooklynWhile my thoughts are contrary, my faith does not allow me to wish any ill will on former President Biden.His diagnosis of prostate cancer has obviously been another coverup in a long line of lies — the signature of Biden’s family and administration.Thank God he withdrew from the race.

If he had run and won, it is quite possible that within a year or so, Harris would occupy the White House.Thanks for dropping out, Joe, and best wishes.Bo MaddenJupiter, Fla.President Trump suggested ...